A Case of Cutaneous Larva Migrans (Creeping Eruption) cured with Homoeopathy© Dr. Rajneesh Kumar Sharma MD (Homoeopathy)

Homoeo Cure Research Centre P. Ltd.NH 74- Moradabad RoadKashipur (UTTARANCHAL) - INDIAPh- 09897618594E. mail- drrajneeshhom@hotmail.com

About the authorDr. Rajneesh Kumar Sharma, M.D. (Hom) is a renowned practitioner of Uttaranchal, India. He is CMD of Homoeo Cure & Research Institute since 1994. He is also the founder of Hindi Vikas Kalyan Samiti, Kashipur JCs, Homoeo Cure & Research Institute etc.

Dr. Sharma is also famous for his literary expertise and his articles and cases are frequently published in magazines, newsletters, souvenirs and online journals. He has been honored with a number of awards including Homoeopathic Gem 2011, Bhartiya Chikitsak Ratna Award 2007, Mother India Award for Udyog Pratibha 2007, Kashipur Gaurav Award 2005, Best International Feature Award 2003 etc. etc. Presently he is practicing at HCRC Pvt. Ltd, Kashipur- Uttaranchal (INDIA)

Diagnosis: Cutaneous Larva Migrans (Creeping Eruption)

Definition: Infections caused by nematode larvae which never develop into the adult stage and migrate through various body tissues. They commonly infect the skin, eyes, and viscera in man. Ancylostoma brasiliensis causes cutaneous larva migrans. Toxocara causes visceral larva migrans.

Site: Buttocks Sex: M Age: 6 months Type: Clinical Morphology: Linear

Description: Serpiginous rash of subcutaneous burrowing tracks on right buttock extending down to right leg.

Differential Diagnosis :

Impetigo: Impetigo is an acute, highly contagious gram-positive bacterial infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis. Impetigo occurs most commonly in children, especially those who live in hot, humid climates. The name is believed to be derived from the Latin impetere (to assail).

Tinea Pedis: Tinea pedis is the term used for a dermatophyte infection of the soles of the feet and the interdigital spaces. Tinea pedis is most commonly caused by Trichophyton rubrum

Clinical History:

Generals: This 6 months old child presented with an itchy spreading eruption on one buttock. The rash shows the typical features of cutaneous larva migrans. The rashes left a whitish (Leukoderma like) patch on right buttock. Perhaps his bare buttock has come in contact with sand or soil contaminated by the dog or cat hookworm in animal faeces. Severe itching. Eruptions looking like variola appearing along a line, as Herpes zoster does, but as if sparing the nerve branches.

Mentals: Very irritable, impatient child. Trouble child, more than Chamomilla.

Personal History: Recent vaccinations.

Materia medica:

VACCININUM (vac.)(Nosode-From vaccine matter)Vaccine poison is capable of setting up a morbid state of extreme chronicity, named by Burnett Vaccinosis, symptoms like those of Hahnemann's Sycosis. Neuralgias, inveterate skin eruptions, chilliness, indigestion with great flatulent distension (Clark). Whooping-cough.

Mind-Irritable, impatient ill-humored, nervous.

Skin-Hot and dry. Pimples and blotches. Eruption like variola.

Prescription:

10-10-2011Vaccininum 200 one dose

Sac lac thrice daily

20-10-2011Almost same condition.

Vaccininum 200 one more dose

Sac lac thrice daily

01-11-2011Much better

Sac lac thrice daily

11-11-2011Cured

No medicine.

Miracle of Homoeopathy.

Rubrics for repertorization 1 1234 1 MIND - CARRIED - desire to be carried 47

2 1234 1 MIND - IMPATIENCE 211

3 1234 1 MIND - IRRITABILITY 569

4 1234 1 MIND - MOROSE 347

5 1234 1 MIND - SHRIEKING 159

6 1234 1 SKIN - ERUPTIONS - crusty 112

7 1234 1 SKIN - ERUPTIONS - pimples 184

8 1234 1 SKIN - ERUPTIONS - pustules - red 19

9 1234 1 GENERALS - INFLAMMATION - cellulitis - phlegmonous 1

Analysis vac. ars. kali-c. anac. ant-c. ant-t. bell. carb-v. caust. cham.

9 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

1 1 2 2 - 1 1 1 1 1 4

2 1 2 2 1 1 - 1 1 - 3

3 1 3 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 3

4 1 2 2 3 3 2 3 1 1 3

5 1 1 3 2 1 2 2 1 2 2

6 1 3 2 2 3 1 2 1 2 1

7 1 3 2 1 3 2 2 1 3 2

8 1 1 1 1 - 1 - - 1 -

9 1 - - - - - - - - -